O'Brien inks new deal with West Ham
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Defender Joey O'Brien signed a new three- year contract with West Ham United on Monday which will keep him at Upton Park until 2016.
The Republic of Ireland international was acquired by the Hammers on a free transfer after his contract with Bolton came to an end in 2011.
O'Brien's current deal was set to expire at the end of the season.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"I am delighted," O'Brien told the club's official website. "It's for three- and-a-half years so hopefully I'll have plenty more good times with the club and that's what I'm looking forward to doing now."
The 26-year-old left back made his first-team debut for Bolton in 2004, but played just 12 games from 2008-2011 due to a serious knee injury. Upon his return, he featured regularly, helping West Ham back to the Premier League in 2011-12. O'Brien has made 15 appearances this season, posting one goal.
West Ham currently sits in 11th place on 26 points.